Catch your weekly dose of entertainment: Gig Guide
JOBURG – Sun, shine and dancing, here is what you can do this weekend.
Weekends can be long and boring without entertainment, friends and a happy atmosphere. If you are planning a weekend of fun and entertainment, browse through our list of weekend activities here.
Hobby-X Expo
South Africa’s favourite hobby and craft expo is back at the Ticketpro Dome, Northgate. Don’t miss out on the latest innovations and ideas, attend workshops, watch demos, and see product launches and lots more! From mosaics to baking and DIY décor to biking, you’ll find something to suit every taste. Whether you’re looking for business ideas, fun stuff to do with your family, or special activities for your own ‘me-time’, you’ll find it all at Hobby-X.
Where: Ticketpro Dome, Northgate,
When: 3-6 March
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Cost: Adults R70 and Children under 12 R20
Picnic in the Park
All people, young and old, are invited to put on their maddest hat and join in on the Mad Hatter’s Picnic. This will be a fun-filled afternoon with kids’ activities, a hat walk, balloons, an Easter egg hunt and a whole host of surprises on picnic tables under a tree! A food market, a big screen TV and a bar will be available for moms and dads. Just bring yourself and a picnic basket, or purchase from the vendors and sit back, relax and enjoy some time out in the park.
Where: Riversands Farm Village, Dorothy Road
When: 5 March
Time: 10:00 to 20:00.
Cost: R30 – R150
Sunday Night Funk
Sunday Funk helps you round off your weekend with the ultimate Sunday party. With five DJ’s on the deck you can be certain that this week’s edition will be exciting. Let your Sunday lunch settle and then round up your friends and enjoy the smooth deep house sounds. The line-up consists of DJ Keren DJ Onay, Rikay, DJ Jay Roberts, DJ Nick Essential and DJ Kid Mammoth.
Where: The Steamworks, 1 Forest Road, Pine Slopes
When: 6 March
Time: 6 pm
Cost: R110
Alan Committie in Love Factually
Alan Committie in Love Factually is a new comedy from the producers who brought you the tales from Defending the Caveman stage comedy. With a comical, honest and touching look at couples, Alan Committie in Love Factually will continue to explore the mad differences between men and women, the quirks and shortcomings of marriage and dating, and will even try to finally provide the right answers. If you enjoyed Defending the Caveman you are going to love this fresh take on why men and women are so different.
Where: Monte Casino
When: 4 – 16 March
Time:8 pm
Cost: R100 – R180
Comedy and jazz at the Orbit with Kagiso Lediga
Comedy and jazz presented by Kagiso Lediga and The Luyanda Madope Quartet live at The Orbit! Who better than this talented and popular stand-up comedian to present this comedy and jazz night. Explosive laughter and great musical vibes are guaranteed. Guest comedians for the night will include Tips Shampoo, Mo Mothebe and Ndumiso Lindi.
Where: The Orbit Braamfontein
When: 8 March
Time: 8pm
Cost:R120
